We often hear that cities are at the forefront of climate action. But what does this exactly mean? At the IDB, we work to support cities in their challenges towards sustainable development, making adaptation and mitigation of the effects of climate change one of our key focus areas. To answer many questions about climate action in cities, the IDB, the Ministry of Environment … [Read more...] about 22 Ways your city can address climate change
At the forefront of COP28: enhancing urban resilience in cities through Nature-Based Solutions
World leaders are closing their meetings today at COP28 in Dubai with the aim to increase the climate ambition and action of all countries, and to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon and resilient future. There is no doubt that COP28 has been a crucial conference for the global response to climate change. It has an opportunity to review the progress made since the … [Read more...] about At the forefront of COP28: enhancing urban resilience in cities through Nature-Based Solutions
At the forefront of COP28: climate action in the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean
Cities play a leading role in climate action. In a recent article, we explained how municipalities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) can contribute to achieving the goals set in the Country Agreement and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of their countries. Cities are responsible for around 70% of the region's greenhouse gas emissions and bear almost 80% of … [Read more...] about At the forefront of COP28: climate action in the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean
How gender inequality affects access to housing credit?
Housing is a fundamental human right and a key factor for human development. However, many households in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face difficulty accessing adequate and affordable housing. One of them are those led by women, also known as female-headed households (FHHs). In a FHH, the primary breadwinner and decision-maker is a woman. They are more common than some … [Read more...] about How gender inequality affects access to housing credit?
How to identify heat islands in cities? Discover URSA, the new intelligent software from the IDB
Walking is one of the most recommended physical activities by doctors, especially for those who do not engage in much exercise. However, doing so in the summer on the streets of cities, especially in their central areas, can be a dangerous task for certain groups. Who hasn't suddenly felt the effects of a heatstroke? The heat in cities is not only present in their central … [Read more...] about How to identify heat islands in cities? Discover URSA, the new intelligent software from the IDB